A hibachi restaurant is known for its energy, and Joe Chow, the manager of Tarrytown’s newly opened Osaka Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, certainly has plenty to spare. He runs quickly from table to table, his bubbling personality spilling out everywhere he goes. Chow’s hibachi chefs are quick to follow suit, enticing restaurant goers with quick-handed knife skills and, of course, flames galore. The show is fantastic and funny; the food is cooked to perfection.

The restaurant is located just a quick walk away from the Tarrytown train station; it sprouted up between McDonald’s and Walgreen’s in the Tarrytown Centre. It’s just what the small strip mall needed — a little sign of life and good eats.

Although small, the restaurant offers a variety of seating options. If you prefer to stick with the show of the hot prepared foods, hibachi is to the left. If sushi is more your pace, Osaka offers both tables and cozy booths. Snag a seat at the sushi bar if you can — although the sushi chefs are a much quieter bunch than their hibachi counterparts, you’ll ooh and ah over the culinary art that’s created right before your eyes.

The sushi menu features some expected favorites — appetizers include miso soup ($2), sashimi salad ($10) and edamame ($4.50). The $11 yellowtail jalapeno is a delightful start; the thin slice of jalapeno doesn’t pack much heat and the yuzu sauce offers a sweetness to the fish.

Classic and hand rolls are also available ($4 to $9), but try Osaka’s specialty rolls. The “rising sun” features deep fried salmon, asparagus and crabmeat topped with a spicy sauce. The “out of control” roll combines crunchy, spicy tuna with eel and avocado, smothered with a spicy mayo and eel sauce. All specialty rolls are under $15.

If it’s available, Chow may try to convince you to order the aji special. The sashimi dish of Japanese mackerel is out-of-this-world spectacular, and served with a few different sauces to accentuate the crisp flavor of the fish. Try it without the sauce first — the flavor on its own will surprise you. But don’t get too attached to the dish — the fish is hard to get, so it’s best to call in advance to see if it’s available.

If you’re with a group, try the Love Boat (for two… or more!). The $55 entrée boasts 12 pieces of sushi, 20 pieces of sashimi, and both a tuna and dragon roll.

The hibachi entrées, served with clear soup, green salad, a shrimp appetizer, vegetable and noodles, range from $12 to $32. The $60 Lover’s Dinner for two, the most expensive dish on the menu, features filet mignon, lobster, scallops and chicken.

Lunch specials are also available. Bento boxes ($9.50) range from chicken teriyaki to sushi and feature miso soup, green salad, the California roll, pork dumplings and white rice. The sushi specials range from $9 to $15, and if you have the time, hibachi lunches are all under $13.